20+ Instant Pot Chicken Recipes
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We have meticulously tested hundreds of Instant Pot chicken recipes over the years for our cookbook, From Freezer to Cooker and our website. These are hands-down the “best of the best” Instant Pot chicken recipes, so you can get a delicious and easy dinner on the table fast.
From Teriyaki Chicken to Chicken and Dumplings, you’re sure to find a recipe you’ll love.
20+ Instant Pot Chicken Recipes You’ll Love
Here are some of the “best of the best” Instant Pot chicken recipes out there to throw in your pressure cooker. Bonus: We’ll show you how to prep these as Instant Pot freezer meals, so you can make them in bulk for later.
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Featured in People Magazine! This colorful, healthy lemon chicken orzo soup can be made in either the slow cooker or Instant Pot.
Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Sliders
The perfectly seasoned, shredded chicken breasts are served on mini buns and topped with BBQ Sauce to make an easy weeknight meal or a scrumptious meal for groups of people. Be sure to double and freeze the recipe to save your future self time!
Instant Pot Honey Bourbon Chicken
A little sweet and a little spicy, this EASY recipe is BIG on flavor and takes just minutes. It’s a fan favorite and, of course, freezer friendly.
BBQ Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks
Sticky, sweet, and just a little spicy, these Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Drumsticks are economical, kid-friendly, and tasty. The secret to making these crispy is giving them a few minutes under the broiler at the end.
Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
You may never return to making chicken and dumplings on the stove again! Our IP Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a one-pot wonder made with real food ingredients and turns out tender and mouthwatering every time.
Easy Instant Pot Jambalaya
Our 3-step, dump-and-go Instant Pot Jambalaya recipe is incredibly flavorful and so easy! Serve over brown rice for a healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free dinner.
Instant Pot Chicken and Cheese Taquitos
Prep this Instant Pot chicken recipe according to our freezer meal instructions and then you can have these for dinner any time. Goes from freezer to table in about 25 minutes!
Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Sliders
Throw a few ingredients into the Instant Pot, and you’ll have a family-favorite dinner for a busy night.
Instant Pot Mexican Chicken
This budget-friendly, comforting Instant Pot Mexican Chicken is a one-pot wonder just like our Crockpot Mexican Chicken. Serve the creamy, shredded chicken mixture over Brown Rice or Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice with your favorite Mexican toppings for a nutritious meal the whole fam will enjoy.
Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
This fast, healthy chicken teriyaki dinner will thoroughly impress your family and friends. Make it in the crockpot or Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
This dump-and-go Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup couldn’t be easier. With just a few quick steps, this mouth-watering, healthy soup is perfect for any weeknight. The longest part is waiting for the pot to build pressure.
Instant Pot Whole Chicken with Gravy
This low-prep, budget-friendly Instant Pot Whole Chicken recipe turns out moist and flavorful every single time. The fresh herbs, garlic, and onion hidden inside the bird bring big flavor as they slowly marry with the chicken juices. The drippings at the end are used to create a delicious gravy to serve on top.
Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup
A delightful twist on traditional chicken noodle soup that will bring some serious comfort food to your table without much fuss.
Shredded Chicken Nachos
When it comes to game day snacks, family gatherings, or a simple, crowd-pleasing dinner, nothing beats a plate of loaded Shredded Chicken Nachos. These nachos are piled high with juicy, flavorful shredded chicken that’s easy to make and versatile enough to adapt to your favorite cooking method.
Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie
This healthier, comfort food classic includes a secret ingredient that is nothing short of a “flavor bomb”. Tender veggies and shredded chicken thighs combine in a creamy, complex-tasting filling which is topped with our amazing Whole Wheat Buttermilk Biscuits.
Instant Pot Frozen Drumsticks
The easiest way to make frozen drumsticks in the Instant Pot. This 4-ingredient recipe is a crowd-pleaser with all ages. Detailed instructions on how to cook from fresh or straight from frozen!
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
This easy Instant Pot White Chicken Chili recipe is a little lighter than others yet packed with fresh, complex flavor. It’s also gluten-free, dairy-free, and freezer-friendly.
Any of our 7 Best Chicken Marinades
We have a collection of amazing chicken marinades that will all work to cook from fresh or from frozen in the Instant Pot!
Here are the recipes:
FAQs
How long you cook chicken in the Instant Pot is a highly debated topic on the internet. It’s important for you to know that it’s very easy to overcook chicken in the Instant Pot and most recipes do!
For boneless chicken breasts or thighs, it only takes 6-7 minutes with a quick release. Bone-in cuts take longer. Be sure to get our Instant Pot Cooking Times Chart that we developed while creating our Instant Pot cookbook, From Freezer to Cooker.
– Always include at least 1 cup of liquid (for 6 quart IP) or 1 1/2 cups liquid (for 8 quart).
– Do NOT trust the pre-set buttons. We’ve found that chicken breasts only take 6-7 minutes on high pressure with a quick release.
– Do not stack the chicken, if possible, so it will cook evenly.
– Chicken must reach an internal temp of 165°F. If it’s not done when the cook time is up, move the contents in the pot around and cook 1 more minute at a time.
Instant Pot Cooking Times Chart
After testing hundreds of Instant Pot recipes, we have honed in on the best timing and methods for cooking different types of meals in the Instant Pot.
Making chicken recipes in the Instant Pot is a huge time-saver and hands-off way to get dinner on the table fast. Enjoy!
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